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Man found dead in desert lot in central Las Vegas identified

Updated August 31, 2020 - 4:03 pm

A man whose body was found in a desert lot in central Las Vegas was identified Monday by the Clark County coroner’s office.

Anthony Gross, 37, was found near Bonanza Road and H Street on Aug. 24. He died from “multiple gunshot wounds to the trunk and extremities,” and his death was ruled a homicide, the coroner’s office said.

Gross did not have a place of residence listed.

He was found about 3:15 a.m. after neighbors reported hearing gunfire. Police found Gross near McWilliams Avenue.

Contact Alex Chhith at achhith@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0290. Follow @alexchhith on Twitter.

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